Research Assistant, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Boston University; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Research Assistant for the Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program to support neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, interviews, and motor examinations across ages 25 to 100.

Responsibilities include preparing case reports, coordinating adjudication meetings, reviewing charts and medical records for disease indicators, and assisting with recruitment and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; some travel required for testing of participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, coordinate and perform data entry of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examinations of participants aged 25–100+.
• Prepare case reports and coordinate consensus adjudication meetings.
• Review FHS participant charts and medical records for disease indicators (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, surgeries, TBI).
• Perform recruitment and administrative tasks as needed.
• Lead and coordinate other short-term and long-term projects with investigators.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Research Assistant, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Framingham, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500500930825

Posted Date

9/1/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 44

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$1,750.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$2,803.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) is seeking Research Assistants for its NIA-funded project work. The position responsibilities include conducting, coordination, and data entry of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examination of participants, ages 25 - 100+. Preparing case reports and coordinating consensus adjudication meetings. Additional responsibilities include reviewing FHS participant charts and medical records for other disease indicators (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, surgeries, TBI, etc.) and performing recruitment and administrative tasks as needed. The work will include exposure to medical terminology, public health methodology, involve participant contact and data collection/entry. The candidate will also be responsible for leading and coordinating other short term and long term projects with investigators.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree required; some travel required as needed for testing of participants.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.